Transitainer WA Blog

Whilst 2018 has seen a positive shift in the economic environment and recovery in some sectors from recent years, the international trading environment is still challenging and complex. Whilst we seek to keep our customers as informed as possible and assist in every...

Do you engage in International Trade? Are you fully aware of how Australia’s international trade and taxation system works? Did you know the several schemes exist which may offer the potential to minimise your duty liability and that you may also be eligible for...

It’s been 12 months of full scale planning and preparation, but the time has almost finally arrived for our Customs Broker Neil McLagan who is due to set off, riding solo and unsupported from Perth to Sydney, this coming Sunday March 25th at 5:30am from South...

A recent update has been received on the importance of compliance with regards to the illegal logging prohibitions and relevant information for importers on what is required in terms of completing the due dilligence process. Please note that as a phasing arrangement,...

The Blue Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season is still in full swing, with numerous shipments being found to have contained these nasty pests. The measures have been heightened as a result. The following information has been provided by the Department of Agriculture and...

Important Reminder – Packing Declaration Requirement Changes The following information has been provided by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources in Import Industry Advice Notice 12-2018 – Reminder of Packing Declaration Requirement Changes and...

  We’ve Had A Few Staff Changes  As some of you may already know, Kylie Trantino is no longer working with Transitainer WA.  We wish Kylie all the best in her future endeavors. Please note that this will not affect our high standards of service that we aim to...

Mandatory Blue Marmorated Stink Bug Measures Imposed – Effective 17th January 2018   Further to Import Industry Advice Notice 04-2018 (NNF 2018/008) the Compliance Controls Branch at the Department of Agriculture & Water Resources have provided advice...

Department of Home Affairs / Australian Border Force The following has been provided by the Australian Border Force for information. “The Department of Home Affairs, and the wider Portfolio, was officially stood up on 20 December 2017. References to functions...

As referenced in Import Industry Advice Notice 95-2017 – Reforms to Australia’s illegal logging laws, with the conclusion of the Regulation Impact Statement process, and announcement of the reforms, the department will also end the existing ‘soft-start’...